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29 Apr 2022

Make a Night of it at Sydney Town Hall

Make a Night of it at Sydney Town Hall

27 Apr 2022

A Message from Michael Williams, Artistic Director

A Message from Michael Williams, Artistic Director

24 Mar 2022

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18 May 2022

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18 May 2022

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18 May 2022

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18 May 2022

“I find it very creative to move away from the familiar.” – Sarah Winman #SydneyWritersFestival

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